Martin Valins - 1972 Song - This was recorded in London UK in 1972. Bass Guitar Andy Borzy Lead Guitar Gordon Mont. Words Music and Vocals - Martin Valins Thanks to Fandalism what was locked on tape for 43 years is now free to travel the world- We do hope you enjoy this.

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This was recorded in London UK in 1972. Bass Guitar Andy Borzy Lead Guitar Gordon Mont. Words Music and Vocals - Martin Valins Thanks to Fandalism what was locked on tape for 43 years is now free to travel the world- We do hope you enjoy this.

I have been singing since I was two years old. Music has been a part of me always. I am not sure I can call myself a musician but rather a songwriter and recording artist.

What was the first concert you ever went to?

Well it was The Beatles in 1963! What a start! My Dad somehow managed to get tickets. It was in Finsbury Park London. I can still clearly remember seeing them in their crew neck suits. Amazing.

What gear do you use?

I have a semi acoustic Ibanez that I love to play plus a Les Paul and a Brice bass . I also try to play keyboards but I am essentially a guitarist.

What are you looking for from Fandalism?

Connections with other songwriters and musicians that I can share my music with and learn from.

Who was your biggest musical influence growing up?

It has to be the Beatles. They were so revolutionary- Its hard for younger musicians to see that but in the context of the 1960's we were listening to music that sounded so different from anything that had gone before. Just listen to Tomorrow Never Knows.

Are you in a band? Have you been in bands?

Since joining Fandalism I have made so many friends that I now collaborate with fellow musicians around the world. So you could say that I am in a virtual band that is everywhere with everyone. My first band was called Loopy's Lot at school - then in the 1970s I was in a number of bands with Martin Lukeover and Richard Knowles. Richard was Johnny Rotten 5 years before Punk ! At the Poly I recorded with Andy Borzy a great bass guitarist and we got to play our songs to a record executive at Transatlantic Records - but they passed.

If you could jam with anyone, who would it be?

Oh I am not worthy to jam with my favorite musicians. But I would love just to sit in on a gig with too many people to mention here.

What's the biggest audience you ever performed to? What's the smallest?

We had a packed hall of I think about 300 when I was in the band with Richard Knowles the band was called Synthesis Fusion The smallest and most precious audience was just one - when I played some songs to this beautiful woman back in 1994 - who is now my wife.

You're stuck on a desert island and only get to bring one album with you. What do you pick?

Oh my Despite loving each Beatle record It may have to be Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell because its so perfect. I first heard it I think in 1974 - not sure It has so much depth in both music and lyrics.